FugglevsGrungeist

Fuggle and Grungeist are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Fuggle

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.4–6.1%

Beta acid

2.1–3.5%

Total oil

0.44–1 mL

United Kingdom

Grungeist

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.9%

Beta acid

9%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Fuggle

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Grungeist

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Fuggle

WoodyGrassyMintMild

Only in Grungeist

KiwiPeachPassion fruitLemonFloralLavenderZest

Property

PropertyFuggleGrungeist
Alpha acid2.4–6.1%2.9%
Beta acid2.1–3.5%9%
Co-humulone25–32%19.2%
Total oil0.44–1 mL-
Myrcene15–25%-
Humulene30–40%-
Caryophyllene11–15%-
Farnesene5–8%-
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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